Forklift Operator

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Income protection insurance

Off-the-job accident insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC is hiring at Martinsville, VA to support warehouse operations, focusing on forklift duties, material handling, and accurate order processing. The role emphasizes safety and efficient space utilization in a fast-growing infrastructure environment.

Applicants should have a GED or high school diploma and prior manufacturing exposure. The position may involve loading/unloading trucks and keeping a clean, safe workspace while supporting production needs.

Qualifications

• GED/High School Diploma or previous manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate forklift and perform basic warehouse tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and perform checks, report issues.
• Keep rolls and pallets organized to optimize space and prevent damage.
• Review bills of loading or receiving slips for accuracy.
• Coordinate with Supervisors and slitter operators to meet production needs.
• Set up production lines for rolls and pallets and for slitter rolls.
• Maintain logs of rolls returned to stock with location, size details.
• Assist with loading/unloading trucks and trash disposal.
• Follow safety policies and keep the work area clean.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse safety

Attention to detail

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? United Felts, Inc. and Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.

At United Felts, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do.

Summary

Participate in maintaining the storage of warehouse rolls and pallets in an organized manner. Assist shipping in reviewing bill of loading or receiving slip to ensure our customer’s orders are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform forklift checks to maintain proper working order and report any problems or maintenance that may be needed.
• Be observant and alert of surroundings at all times.
• Keep rolls and pallets organized to utilize space and to prevent material damage.
• Communicate with Supervisors and slitter operators to determine what their needs will be in order to keep production rolling.
• Set up the production lines rolls and pallets.
• Set up the slitter’s rolls.
• Keep a log of rolls returned to stock, which includes the roll number, length, width, gauge and location.
• Pull orders from location to slitter.
• Assist in putting trash in dumpsters.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Fill in as forklift operator in warehouse when needed.
• Work in a safe manner at all times by following the company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean work environment by performing cleaning duties when required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.
• Will at times be asked to perform other duties.

Education & Experience

• GED/High School Diploma or previous manufacturing experience

Benefits - we offer a competitive total compensation package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, income protection insurance, off the job accident insurance, PTO and more!

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation.

All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

17.95 - 17.95 USD per hour(Martinsville, VA)

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